Philippe Vayringe

French physicist (1684-1746)
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Philippe Vayringe

Summary

Philippe Vayringe is a human[1]. He was born in Nouillonpont[2]. He was born on September 20, 1684[3]. He died in Florence[4]. He died on March 24, 1746[5]. He worked as a physicist[6], mechanic[7], locksmith[8], watchmaker[9], and teacher[10].

Key Facts

  • Philippe Vayringe's place of birth was Nouillonpont[2].
  • Philippe Vayringe passed away in Florence[4].
  • Philippe Vayringe was born on September 20, 1684[3].
  • Philippe Vayringe died on March 24, 1746[5].
  • Burial took place at Chiesa di S. Carlo (Florence, Italy)[11].
  • Burial took place at Cimitero della Misericordia[12].
  • Philippe Vayringe held citizenship in France[13].
  • Philippe Vayringe worked as a physicist[6].
  • Philippe Vayringe's professions included mechanic[7].
  • Philippe Vayringe's professions included locksmith[8].
  • Philippe Vayringe worked as a watchmaker[9].
  • Philippe Vayringe's professions included teacher[10].
  • Philippe Vayringe worked as a mathematical instrument maker[14].
  • Among Philippe Vayringe's employers was Hôtel de la Monnaie, Nancy[15].
  • Among Philippe Vayringe's employers was Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor[16].
  • Philippe Vayringe was employed by Leopold, Duke of Lorraine[17].
  • Among Philippe Vayringe's employers was Thomas Tompion[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Philippe Vayringe is mechanical calculator[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Philippe Vayringe is orrery[20].
  • Philippe Vayringe was influenced by Isaac Newton[21].
  • Philippe Vayringe is recorded as male[22].
  • Philippe Vayringe's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Philippe Vayringe's Commons category is recorded as Philippe Vayringe[24].
  • Philippe Vayringe's archives at is recorded as Departmental archives of Meurthe-et-Moselle[25].
  • The cause of death was malaria[26].

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Origins and Family

Philippe Vayringe's place of birth was Nouillonpont[2]. He was born on September 20, 1684[3].

Education

Studied under Ferdinand de Saint-Urbain[27], an engraver[28], 1658–1738[29], of France[30]; George Graham[31], a watchmaker[32], 1673–1751[33], of Kingdom of Great Britain[34], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[35]; and John Theophilus Desaguliers[36], a physicist[37], 1683–1744[38], of France[39], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[40], specialised in physicist[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[6], mechanic[7], locksmith[8], watchmaker[9], teacher[10], and mathematical instrument maker[14]. Employers include Hôtel de la Monnaie, Nancy[15], a private mansion[42], in France[43]; Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor[16], an aristocrat[44], 1708–1765[45], of Archduchy of Austria[46], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[47], specialised in state administration[48]; Leopold, Duke of Lorraine[17], a feudatory[49], 1679–1729[50], of Duchy of Lorraine[51], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[52]; and Thomas Tompion[18], a watchmaker[53], 1638–1713[54].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include mechanical calculator[19] and orrery[20].

Death and Burial

Philippe Vayringe died on March 24, 1746[5]. He passed away in Florence[4]. The cause of death was malaria[26]. Recorded place of burial include Chiesa di S. Carlo (Florence, Italy)[11] and Cimitero della Misericordia[12].

FAQs

Where was Philippe Vayringe born?

Born in Nouillonpont[2], Philippe Vayringe…

Where did Philippe Vayringe die?

Philippe Vayringe died in Florence[4].

What did Philippe Vayringe do for work?

Philippe Vayringe worked as physicist[6], mechanic[7], locksmith[8], watchmaker[9], and teacher[10].

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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . erudhilor.huma-num.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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